Rehabilitate runway

On August 11, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a $124,800 Project Grant under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to administer a state block grant program for airport infrastructure improvements. The grant supports runway rehabilitation activities at nonprimary airports throughout Michigan, with a project completion date of August 10, 2029. As the administering entity, MDOT will manage sub-awards to eligible nonprimary airports within the state to fund runway reconstruction and related airport infrastructure development projects that align with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits.

This award is part of the broader Airport Improvement Program, which funds the development, modernization, and maintenance of airport infrastructure nationwide through traditional appropriations, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding, and legacy COVID-19 relief programs. The four-year project timeline is typical for airport infrastructure grants and accommodates design, construction, and closeout activities. As the state's primary transportation infrastructure agency, MDOT brings extensive federal grant management expertise and infrastructure development capacity to effectively distribute and oversee these federal funds for airport system improvements across Michigan's nonprimary aviation facilities.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project awards a state block grant program grant to the state of michigan to administer airport improvement program sub-awards for nonprimary airports within the state. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports in the michigan state block grant program.